The Ondo State House of Assembly is scheduled to convene a plenary session today to deliberate on the state’s current political situation.
Reliable sources indicate that lawmakers will discuss the issue of the state’s executive arm, considering the prospect of declaring the deputy governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as acting governor. This comes in light of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s inability to resume office due to ongoing recovery from ill-health at his private residence in Ibadan, Oyo State.
While the agenda of declaring Aiyedatiwa as acting governor is expected to be a focal point, it is noted that some lawmakers may be absent due to internal disagreements on this matter. The National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress ,APC, is said to have given its consent to today’s sitting, indicating a level of approval for the legislative action.
An insider revealed, “The lawmakers are ready to meet today (Friday). One of the agendas of the sitting is the declaration of Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the acting governor.
Though some of the lawmakers may not be at the meeting today because they are not in support of Aiyedatiwa becoming an acting governor, the national leadership of the APC knows about it and has approved the meeting. So they may declare Aiyedatiwa acting governor today.”
When contacted, Mr. Olatunji Oshati, a lawmaker and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, confirmed the development. However, he refrained from confirming whether Aiyedatiwa would be declared acting governor or not, emphasizing that the House would review the political situation as directed by national leaders.
Simultaneously, it has been reported by Crediblenews, that President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to meet with members of the Ondo State Assembly today in Abuja, aiming to address the lingering crisis and contribute to a resolution of the political turmoil.
The outcome of today’s legislative session and the potential declaration of an acting governor will likely have significant ramifications on the state’s political landscape.
Crediblenews.ng
